Exactly How To Rock Clumpy Mascara

Exactly How To Rock Clumpy Mascara

Clumpy mascara invokes some pretty strong emotions — usually along the lines of anger and frustration. But, interestingly enough, as this unlikely trend rises in popularity, we're experiencing a whole new set of feelings about spider-like lashes — namely those of admiration and intrigue.

So, in an effort to wrap our minds around just how to do this beauty "don't" in a gorgeous way, we called in makeup pro James Vincent. To our delight, he gave our associate sales development manager Alex clumpy lashes that looked anything but misguided. Above, check out his tips and tricks for getting it right.

Lucas' Papaw Ointment, $12, available at Net-A-Porter; Inglot Colour Play Mascara in Blue, $12, available at Beautylish; Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara in Black, $28, available at Nordstrom; Crown Brush BK34 Lash Fan Brush, $1.98, available at Crown Brush.

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